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Cabinet role for former chief executive of Northamptonshire County Council

Cabinet role for former chief executive of Northamptonshire County Council

Cabinet role for former chief executive of Northamptonshire County Council

03 February 2020

The former chief executive of Northamptonshire County Council has secured a cabinet role in Suffolk overseeing assets and investments.


‘I’m sorry we let down patients and staff’ says West Suffolk Hospital boss

‘I’m sorry we let down patients and staff’ says West Suffolk Hospital boss

‘I’m sorry we let down patients and staff’ says West Suffolk Hospital boss

01 February 2020

Dr Steve Dunn spoke to the Bury Free Press following the hospital's 'requires improvement' rating.


Conservatives hold on to Newmarket county and district council seats

Conservatives hold on to Newmarket county and district council seats

Conservatives hold on to Newmarket county and district council seats

31 January 2020

Karen Soons and Andy Drummond have won district and county council seats left by Robin Millar, who resigned last year when he became an MP.


Local government results for Red Lodge, Newmarket and Hundon

Local government results for Red Lodge, Newmarket and Hundon

Local government results for Red Lodge, Newmarket and Hundon

31 January 2020

The count was held last night in Newmarket.


Government orders inquiry into West Suffolk Hospital over whistle-blower controversy

Government orders inquiry into West Suffolk Hospital over whistle-blower controversy

Government orders inquiry into West Suffolk Hospital over whistle-blower controversy

29 January 2020

The Department of Health and Social Care commissioned a 'rapid and ​independent review' into how West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust handled the issue.


Utilities companies will require roadworks permits from April

Utilities companies will require roadworks permits from April

Utilities companies will require roadworks permits from April

29 January 2020

Suffolk County Council gives scheme the green light.


Government orders inquiry into West Suffolk Hospital following concerns about whistle-blower 'witch hunt'

Government orders inquiry into West Suffolk Hospital following concerns about whistle-blower 'witch hunt'

Government orders inquiry into West Suffolk Hospital following concerns about whistle-blower 'witch hunt'

29 January 2020

The Department of Health and Social Care has told NHS England and NHS Improvement to commission a 'rapid and ​independent review'.


New attempt to find a cure for West Suffolk Hospital parking problems

New attempt to find a cure for West Suffolk Hospital parking problems

New attempt to find a cure for West Suffolk Hospital parking problems

27 January 2020

A public meeting has been organised to find a solution to the problem of staff and visitors from West Suffolk Hospital parking in residential areas.


Council-owned company spends £6million on two properties

Council-owned company spends £6million on two properties

Council-owned company spends £6million on two properties

24 January 2020

A property investment firm owned by two Suffolk councils has spent £6million on two new properties.


Babergh cabinet approves increases in tax bill and council house rents

Babergh cabinet approves increases in tax bill and council house rents

Babergh cabinet approves increases in tax bill and council house rents

24 January 2020

The council’s cabinet on Thursday agreed the first draft of the budget, which must now go to full council next month.


Controversial car parking review is a 'PR disaster'

Controversial car parking review is a 'PR disaster'

Controversial car parking review is a 'PR disaster'

24 January 2020

Council leader says recommendations could be 'subject to change'.


Fate of free parking scheme in Bury St Edmunds to be decided next month

Fate of free parking scheme in Bury St Edmunds to be decided next month

Fate of free parking scheme in Bury St Edmunds to be decided next month

23 January 2020

The issue was discussed at a council meeting tonight.


Task force calls for restoration of £368,000 grant for Citizens Advice in Suffolk

Task force calls for restoration of £368,000 grant for Citizens Advice in Suffolk

Task force calls for restoration of £368,000 grant for Citizens Advice in Suffolk

22 January 2020

Despite the recommendations from the task force’s report, the county council has failed to commit to more funding.


Suffolk Police rates climb by 33% in eight years

Suffolk Police rates climb by 33% in eight years

Suffolk Police rates climb by 33% in eight years

21 January 2020

The amount council tax-payers have to pay towards Suffolk’s police will have soared by a third since 2012, if latest proposals are passed.


Sudbury Town Council voices anger at £35,000 shortfall in funding for Advice Centre

Sudbury Town Council voices anger at £35,000 shortfall in funding for Advice Centre

Sudbury Town Council voices anger at £35,000 shortfall in funding for Advice Centre

20 January 2020

Town councillor Jenny Antill branded plans to significantly reduce funding for the Sudbury Advice Centre as “disgraceful”.


Talks to set up hub as literacy improvements 'plateau'

Talks to set up hub as literacy improvements 'plateau'

Talks to set up hub as literacy improvements 'plateau'

20 January 2020

Suffolk County Council in early talks with leading charity in hopes of replicating success elsewhere.


Transfer of parking enforcement in Suffolk to go before Parliament for approval

Transfer of parking enforcement in Suffolk to go before Parliament for approval

Transfer of parking enforcement in Suffolk to go before Parliament for approval

16 January 2020

A three-week period, where MPs can debate it, must now take place and, once signed off, preparations will be made for the changes to be introduced.


Bury St Edmunds parking petition launched over council plans to axe free scheme and increase charges

Bury St Edmunds parking petition launched over council plans to axe free scheme and increase charges

Bury St Edmunds parking petition launched over council plans to axe free scheme and increase charges

16 January 2020

A petition has been launched calling for free parking two days a week in Bury St Edmunds.


Plans for 1,375 homes in Great Barton submitted

Plans for 1,375 homes in Great Barton submitted

Plans for 1,375 homes in Great Barton submitted

14 January 2020

Proposals include school, community facilities and two new roundabouts on to the A143.


This is when to expect tougher crackdown on illegal parking as date set for transfer of powers

This is when to expect tougher crackdown on illegal parking as date set for transfer of powers

This is when to expect tougher crackdown on illegal parking as date set for transfer of powers

13 January 2020

Parking enforcement powers in Suffolk will finally transfer from the police to district and borough councils.


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